BPS Pathways in Psychology Series Building a Career as Psychological Practitioner

This useful and accessible guide introduces the reader to the Psychological Practitioner roles and offers practical advice for those looking to pursue a career in the wider psychological professions. This useful and accessible guide introduces the reader to the psychological practitioner roles and offers practical advice for those looking to pursue a career in the wider psychological professions. Demonstrating that psychology is not a ‘one‑size‑fits‑all’ profession, Ward and Drysdale guide readers through the options and pathways for a successful career as a psychological practitioner, including as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP), Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP), Children’ Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP), and Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP). This book covers the entire process from moving into the profession and being a trainee to mastering the job market and making the most of your career and next steps. Bringing together these four important roles, this book offers a comprehensive overview while also allowing you to dip in and out of the chapters to access needed information quickly and easily. Supported by an acronym decoder and real‑ife, diverse case studies, this is an indispensable resource for anyone looking to understand the potential of psychologically informed careers and move into a psychological practitioner role.

Pagina's: 256, Editie: Eerste editie, Paperback, Routledge